Category: Science

Every person you know has a name, and you’ve likely given one to your pets, too. But are names a uniquely human feature, or do

Crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans transport the 130-foot-tall liquid hydrogen tank out of a production cell inside the main factory building into

Archaeologists in Russia have unearthed a rare wooden tomb containing the remains of an elite man who was buried with a horse and a dog.

Editor in Chief Nancy Shute reviews new research in static electricity and other science revelations in our September magazine issue.

In the early hours of July 16, 1945, in a remote part of the New Mexico desert, a group of scientists, engineers and military personnel

We all know that a dropped or shaken soda can comes with the risk of a fizzy eruption. People use different techniques to prevent these

A sound wave–based therapy commonly used to dislodge kidney stones is gaining traction as a treatment for erectile dysfunction.

Solve the crossword from our September 2026 issue, in which we celebrate some creature features.

This NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope Picture of the Month takes us to a fantastical realm within our home galaxy, where piercing starlight and billowing

One does not need a doctorate in mathematics to split 12 eager trivia buffs into two competitive teams. But consider that each person arrives with

Over the past decade, there’s been a revolution in archaeology as we integrate the science of ancient genomics into the study of humanity ‪—‬ and

Scientists used fiber-optic cables to turn “thunderquakes” into underground maps that could help reveal hidden hazards beneath cities.

Bacteria may build a memory of herbivore attack in the soil and coax new plants to attract wasps to rein in destructive pests.

Scientists have finally gotten to the bottom of why astronauts struggle to poop in space, thanks to a new blood test. The findings also reveal